CH 6

Question 1

physical fitness

Answer 1

the ability of the body to respond to the physical demands placed upon it

Question 2

skill-related fitness

Answer 2

the ability to perform specific skills associated with various sports and leisure activities

Question 3

health-related fitness

Answer 3

the ability to perform daily living activities

Question 4

physical activity

Answer 4

activity that requires any type of movement

Question 5

exercise

Answer 5

structured, planned, physical activity

Question 6

benefit of physical activity

Answer 6

longer lifespan

Question 7

physical activity and exercise:

Answer 7

improve functioning in just about every body system

Question 8

how much moderate-intensity exercise should you get per week?

Answer 8

150 minutes

Question 8

sedentary lifestyle

Answer 8

associated with 28% of deaths from leading chronic diseases

Question 9

how much vigorous-intensity exercise should you get per week?

Answer 9

75 minutes

Question 9

people who meet the guidelines for exercise time per week are:

Answer 9

at lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, and colon cancer

Question 10

moderate-intensity activity

Answer 10

activity that noticeably accelerates the heart rate and causes you to break a sweat

Question 11

vigorous-intensity activity

Answer 11

causes rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate

Question 12

cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer 12

the ability of the heart and lungs to effectively deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s muscles and cells via the bloodstream

Question 13

cardio fitness is developed by:

Answer 13

activities that use the large muscles of the body in continuous movement, such as jogging, running, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, and aerobic dance

Question 14

cardiorespiratory training

Answer 14

improves muscle and liver functioning, and decreases resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, and heart rate at any work level

Question 15

how to develop a cardiorespiratory training program to improve your level of fitness?

Answer 15

start with the FIIT acronym(frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity)

Question 16

muscular fitness has two main components:

Answer 16

muscular strength, and muscular endurance

Question 17

muscular strength

Answer 17

the capacity of a muscle to exert force against resistance

Question 18

muscular endurance

Answer 18

the capacity of a muscle to exert force repeatedly over a period of time, or to apply and sustain strength for a period lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes

Question 19

elliptical machines

Answer 19

use an uninterrupted circular motion that develops an impact-free workout

Question 20

drawback to elliptical machines

Answer 20

they offer limited opportunity for increasing range of motion

Question 21

the pace is more difficult to control on ______ vs. ______

Answer 21

elliptical equipment vs. treadmills

Question 22

major benefit of treadmills

Answer 22

there is a running or walking motion that is more familiar to the user and takes little time to get used to

Question 23

a treadmill's surface

Answer 23

designed to cushion compression force, but the device is still an injury risk for people with joint disorders since it facilitates a weight-bearing exercise

Question 24

use treadmills rather than elliptical equipment if...

Answer 24

you want you lose weight more quickly

Question 25

what are some efforts to reduce sedentary behaviors?

Answer 25

replacing technology that encourages inactivity with physical activity environments that are fun and engaging

Question 26

exergaming

Answer 26

uses video games to enhance physical activity

Question 27

how many people in the U.S. have mobile phones? How many have smartphones?

Answer 27

90%; 80%